Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $190.36 | 7.274% | $204.2068 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
Purchase #2 | $75.73 | 12.767% | $85.3984 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #3 | $163.58 | 3.270% | $168.9291 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
Purchase #4 | $19.89 | 6.615% | $21.2057 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
Purchase #5 | $120.89 | 12.619% | $136.1451 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
Purchase #6 | $8.47 | 11.805% | $9.4699 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
Purchase #7 | $191.77 | 12.238% | $215.2388 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $770.69 | $840.5938 | $840.61 | $840.60 | $840.50 |